Social Work 7056 Comprehensive LMSW
Exam Questions and Answers 2025
A Latino child has been referred to a mental health clinic because of disruptive behavior
at school. The mother speaks limited English, is confused, and does not understand the
referral or the school's concerns. In the referral to a Spanish-speaking social worker, the
child's male teacher notes that the mother will not communicate with him and seems
uninterested. To facilitate an assessment, the social worker's NEXT step is to: -
Answers-arrange to go with the mother for a school conference
Which of the following tasks is appropriate for a social worker utilizing a strategic
approach to family therapy? - Answers-designing an intervention for each specific
problem
A child can walk well but still runs with an awkward gait. She enjoys playing and
pushing large objects such as carts and wagons. She plays with other children, but is
not able to play with them in a cooperative way. Her vocabulary is about twenty-five
words and she is able to put two to three words together to express an idea. This child
would be considered to be at the developmental age of: - Answers-two years
If a member of a therapy group breaches the confidentiality of another group member,
the social worker should: - Answers-discuss the breach of confidentiality in the group
A client has met weekly with a social worker for five weeks. The relationship with the
social worker has been positive. During the sixth visit, the client becomes angry and
challenging when the social worker makes a clarifying comment. The social worker's
BEST response to the client's reaction is to explore: - Answers-the client's
understanding of the social worker's statement
According to psychodynamic theory, when a client relates to the social worker as
though the social worker is someone from the client's distant past, the client is
experiencing: - Answers-transference
Which statement BEST describes resistance in the beginning stages of treatment,
according to psychosocial theory? - Answers-The client minimizes problems and claims
that the presenting problem has been resolved
A 15-year-old girl has been sent home from school on three occasions for drinking
alcohol. Each time, the mother becomes angry and threatens to punish the girl but is
convinced by the father to give her another chance. Which of the following terms BEST
characterizes the father's behavior in this situation? - Answers-enabling
, A classroom teacher refers a seven-year-old child to a school social worker because the
child consistently comes to school tired, unclean, and unable to concentrate on lessons.
The social worker's FIRST action should be to: - Answers-meet with the parents and the
child
A husband has been committed to a psychiatric hospital as a result of violent rages and
assaultive behaviors directed toward his wife. In speaking with the social worker, the
husband blames his wife and threatens to harm her. Later he retracts his threat and
asks the social worker not to mention it to anyone. The social worker should FIRST: -
Answers-document the threat and notify the treatment team
In an initial interview a client appears suspicious of her surroundings and of the social
worker. She says that she wants to reveal certain facts but feels that this would get
friends in trouble. The appropriate response for the social worker is to: - Answers-
explain to the client how social workers maintain confidentiality and show her how the
files are locked to ensure privacy
Which of the following techniques can assist a multi-problem client during the intake
process? - Answers-partialization
A client reacts to criticism with rage, is interpersonally explosive, has a grandiose sense
of self, is preoccupied with thoughts of unlimited success, and has a sense of
entitlement. This meets the criteria for which of the following DSM personality disorder
diagnoses?
Group of answer choices - Answers-narcissistic
The purpose of feedback in a social work interview is to: - Answers-let the client know
the social worker understands the issue
An elderly client is blind and confined to bed. Assistance with daily living skills by a
neighbor has allowed the client to remain at home. However, the social worker is
suspicious that the neighbor is taking the client's money and providing less than
adequate care. The client wishes to remain at home, continuing the arrangement with
the neighbor. The home health staff is concerned that interference in the situation will
damage rapport with the client. The social worker's FIRST responsibility is to:
Group of answer choices - Answers-report to adult protective services
A competent college student has been waking very early, has lost interest in eating and
socializing, and is not certain about her continued ability to handle her studies. These
symptoms MOST likely indicate: - Answers-depressive disorder
The juvenile facilities in a city are clearly substandard. As a first attempt to aid in
correcting the problem, social worker should: - Answers-mobilize interest groups to
explore and recommend alternatives
Exam Questions and Answers 2025
A Latino child has been referred to a mental health clinic because of disruptive behavior
at school. The mother speaks limited English, is confused, and does not understand the
referral or the school's concerns. In the referral to a Spanish-speaking social worker, the
child's male teacher notes that the mother will not communicate with him and seems
uninterested. To facilitate an assessment, the social worker's NEXT step is to: -
Answers-arrange to go with the mother for a school conference
Which of the following tasks is appropriate for a social worker utilizing a strategic
approach to family therapy? - Answers-designing an intervention for each specific
problem
A child can walk well but still runs with an awkward gait. She enjoys playing and
pushing large objects such as carts and wagons. She plays with other children, but is
not able to play with them in a cooperative way. Her vocabulary is about twenty-five
words and she is able to put two to three words together to express an idea. This child
would be considered to be at the developmental age of: - Answers-two years
If a member of a therapy group breaches the confidentiality of another group member,
the social worker should: - Answers-discuss the breach of confidentiality in the group
A client has met weekly with a social worker for five weeks. The relationship with the
social worker has been positive. During the sixth visit, the client becomes angry and
challenging when the social worker makes a clarifying comment. The social worker's
BEST response to the client's reaction is to explore: - Answers-the client's
understanding of the social worker's statement
According to psychodynamic theory, when a client relates to the social worker as
though the social worker is someone from the client's distant past, the client is
experiencing: - Answers-transference
Which statement BEST describes resistance in the beginning stages of treatment,
according to psychosocial theory? - Answers-The client minimizes problems and claims
that the presenting problem has been resolved
A 15-year-old girl has been sent home from school on three occasions for drinking
alcohol. Each time, the mother becomes angry and threatens to punish the girl but is
convinced by the father to give her another chance. Which of the following terms BEST
characterizes the father's behavior in this situation? - Answers-enabling
, A classroom teacher refers a seven-year-old child to a school social worker because the
child consistently comes to school tired, unclean, and unable to concentrate on lessons.
The social worker's FIRST action should be to: - Answers-meet with the parents and the
child
A husband has been committed to a psychiatric hospital as a result of violent rages and
assaultive behaviors directed toward his wife. In speaking with the social worker, the
husband blames his wife and threatens to harm her. Later he retracts his threat and
asks the social worker not to mention it to anyone. The social worker should FIRST: -
Answers-document the threat and notify the treatment team
In an initial interview a client appears suspicious of her surroundings and of the social
worker. She says that she wants to reveal certain facts but feels that this would get
friends in trouble. The appropriate response for the social worker is to: - Answers-
explain to the client how social workers maintain confidentiality and show her how the
files are locked to ensure privacy
Which of the following techniques can assist a multi-problem client during the intake
process? - Answers-partialization
A client reacts to criticism with rage, is interpersonally explosive, has a grandiose sense
of self, is preoccupied with thoughts of unlimited success, and has a sense of
entitlement. This meets the criteria for which of the following DSM personality disorder
diagnoses?
Group of answer choices - Answers-narcissistic
The purpose of feedback in a social work interview is to: - Answers-let the client know
the social worker understands the issue
An elderly client is blind and confined to bed. Assistance with daily living skills by a
neighbor has allowed the client to remain at home. However, the social worker is
suspicious that the neighbor is taking the client's money and providing less than
adequate care. The client wishes to remain at home, continuing the arrangement with
the neighbor. The home health staff is concerned that interference in the situation will
damage rapport with the client. The social worker's FIRST responsibility is to:
Group of answer choices - Answers-report to adult protective services
A competent college student has been waking very early, has lost interest in eating and
socializing, and is not certain about her continued ability to handle her studies. These
symptoms MOST likely indicate: - Answers-depressive disorder
The juvenile facilities in a city are clearly substandard. As a first attempt to aid in
correcting the problem, social worker should: - Answers-mobilize interest groups to
explore and recommend alternatives
